Scalia's death could doom McDonnell and hurt Menendez  —  Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell could wind up one of the biggest losers as a result of Justice Antonin Scalia's unexpected death and the potentially protracted battle shaping up over his replacement.

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In Election Years, a History of Confirming Court Nominees  —  MEMPHIS — “THE American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court justice,” Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the Republican majority leader, announced after news of Justice Antonin Scalia's death.

More Republicans Say They'll Block Supreme Court Nominee  —  WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans on Monday began to close ranks behind a vow by Senator Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, to block consideration of any nominee to replace Justice Antonin Scalia, who died over the weekend, for the remainder of President Obama's term.

FIRST ON BUZZ: After debate, Trump still tops SC GOP presidential race  —  Poll: Trump at 35%; Cruz and Rubio follow with 18% each  —  Democratic frontrunner Clinton leads Sanders by 21-point margin  —  Sanders making gains among critical African-American voters, but still trails by 40 points

Nevada is no longer a ‘lock’ for Hillary Clinton  —  Nevada is still the new kid on the block when it comes to early-state status in the presidential race.  But this year, the state could play a pivotal role on both sides.  —  With the Democratic caucus a few days away on Feb. 20 …